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    U Modré kachničky

    The Little Blue Duck

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndCzech
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Our cozy table.
    Venesa A.

    Best hidden gem in Prague, Czech Republic.. I ordered Roasted Duck with Apple Raisin Stuffing. Outstanding! The roasted duck melts in your mouth! The chef perfectly balanced a touch of sweet with a touch of salty for this dish, a real palatal experience..,, like 'Christmas in your mouth' good! !A must try! Obviously there is some French influence in this dish. Chef hit all the notes on this one. It's a cozy little romantic restaurant off the beaten path, so to speak. Found this place via Trip Advisor which reveals great reviews. Overall, great food, great service, and nice ambience. Check out this place for yourself. It doesn't look pretty on the outside but charming on the inside. You can thank me later!

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    Kai G.

    Very elegant atmosphere. We came for lunch - no reservation needed. We were the only ones there! Staff was attentive and kind, made good recommendations. We had the rabbit with pork belly and the duck. Both were excellent. I would order either one again in a heartbeat. Sauces were divine and plenty of them. meats were perfectly cooked. Building is OLD and beautiful.

    We were walk-ins. No reservations. The hotel concierge tried to call and place a reservation but to no avail. So we just walked over. The woman who opened the door warned us the kitchen was going to close in 30 minutes. We were fine with the time constraints. This was our first restaurant we visited in Prague for this trip. Other diners in the front dining room were a young-ish man and woman. Couldn't help but overhearing the conversation but she was getting friend-zoned. All of this was occurring with a live piano player playing romantic songs. The food was very good. Duck breast, perfectly cooked. Foie gras. Beet salad, excellent. It was a nice meal in a beautiful dining room.

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    Dan P.

    Intimate, quaint, and serving excellent food but needs some fine-tuning to become great This is a small, intimate restaurant, and reservations are necessary. The concierge at Carlo IV arranged our reservations, and we were placed upstairs in what could be described as a cross between an intimate piano lounge and a grandmother's dining room. The dining area was filled with paintings, model ducks, pictures, novelties, and other kitsch. But the design features worked creating a unique, homey yet upscale environment. The top floor had a small piano with a pianist that played American classics from jazz to show tunes. Food: Duck Breast with Apricots - final preparation flambé table-side. Fantastic duck. The flavors and tenderness rival duck we had in Beijing. And the sauce in which the duck was served was incredible. Grilled Deer Saddle - Simply perfect deer. Reminded me of the best deer that I had in the past, in Vienna last year. But this deer may have been even better. Served with dumplings. The deer medallions were not hot, the gravy was just warm, and the dumplings were cold. I asked the waiter about the intended temperature of the dumplings, and he said they should be hot. So I asked for mine to be reheated. He had them reheated promptly. I speculate that plating was not done in the proper order. My deer and dumplings were probably plated first not taking into account the time needed for table-side preparation of the duck. Amateur mistake for fine dining. Price: Total 1398 Kc before tip for the two entrees and one beer. Service: Our waiter was very impatient with us when we arrived. He tried to rush us to order. We refused to be rushed and took our time. Overall our waiter was not friendly nor likeable. Overall cleanliness: very good Bathroom cleanliness: very good Wifi: no WiFi, and our waiter was unapologetic about the lack of WiFi. Fortunately we were able to access a nearby network with a very weak signal.

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    Jenn P.

    I had no clue that U Modre Kachnicky meant "The Little Blue Duck" until today. Appropriate, since the room we sat in was blue, and I had the best duck I've ever had in my life here. UMK was a recommendation from a foodie friend, and I'm so glad we booked it. My one warning is that it was quite toasty in there, so would recommend layer instead of wearing a sweater if it's cold out. On the night we went, they had live piano music upstairs, which was a sweet touch. We had: CZECH WINE: Our server, who was very knowledgeable and helpful, recommended a great Czech red wine for us. CZECH BREAD: They brought of a basket of Czech bread for us to start and they explained what each one was. Thought that was a nice touch, especially not being from the area. PHEASANT WITH PLUM SAUCE: I'm not a huge pheasant person in general, but this dish was awesome. The pheasant was nicely cooked and the plum sauce was flavorful. FLAMBEED DUCK: Oh. My. WORD. PERFECT duck in a multi-dimensional green pepper sauce. Annoyed all of my dining partners by exclaiming "THIS IS INCREDIBLE" after pretty much eat bite and continuing to talk about this dish periodically for the remainder of our trip. Also, the almond potato croquettes are amazing. Highly, HIGHLY recommend. This entree is absolutely magical. Although this place is expensive by Prague standards, it was worth every penny.

    Katja H.

    Amazing food, great service, authentic atmosphere! A true gem and never disappoints. We didn't have a reservation but got seated after being taken upstairs and were paired with a fantastic waiter who truly made this experience unforgettable.

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    Ocean N.

    So far, worst food I've had in Prague. Dry, no flavor, pricey, slow service, and easily confused waiters. Even the duck was a huge disappointment. The apple strudel was awful and soggy. The venison with horseradish starter was acceptable. If you have to eat here, stick to the soup. The building is charming but even that fades once you realize the same cheesy motif and the same photos are repeated at most tables. The piano player upstairs is the only reason I got through the meal.

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    Very nice place, loved the piano player... great service, large wine selection, full bar!

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    Amazing ambience in old world Czech charm. Impeccable service and the most flavorful duck I've ever had. I'll return for sure.

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    J and I had the whole place to ourselves for lunch in the front dining room where we felt like Lord and Lady of the manor.

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    Lokál Dlouhááá

    4.0(619 reviews)
    1.6 kmStaré Město, Praha 1
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    A must go!!! The service has been amazing pretty much everywhere and this place was one of the…read morebest! We came at 4pm on a Thursday and they told us we could find a table with a reserved time, we just have to leave about 15 mins before the reserved time starts. We walked into the back, found a four top and the waitress immediately got a baby chair and brought menus. She said they make buttered noodles for free for kids and said she can put that in asap - total pro! We ordered the pork roll with dumplings and a side of beet salad to share - DELISH! The menu changes daily and the waitress will tell you what's good to order - do as she says - order came out in less than five minutes! The blonde beer was delicious and crisp, very drinkable. If you want some good services, vibes, and classic beer and food- this is the place.

    Wow this place is busy around dinner time, but it turns over pretty quick! If you're looking for a…read morequiet intimate meal for two, this is most certainly not the place to go. If you are looking for a very lively place that seats about thirteen hundred guests per day and has twelve tanks of beer, and the beer hall vibe then this spot is most certainly for you. Close to the Old Town square it is not at all touristy, the service is good and the prices are very fair for what you get. K ordered the Goulash, and I had the Chicken Schnitzel along with a beetroot salad to share. The food was plentiful and very good, especially the goulash gravy which was a deep colour that had amazing flavour. The schnitzel was not as big as the plate, but I couldn't finish it. K had a glass of wine and I a beer for about $64 CDN, which is good in Prague. Our only quibble was that the beetroot salad turned into a cabbage salad with horseradish. It was also good, but not what we ordered. We would most certainly come back and endure the half hour wait to experience and enjoy what is a somewhat unique European offering.

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